What questions should you ask when analyzing how a character develops a theme

This excerpt is an example of a claim of a. fact b. policy c. value d. definition

What would the tone of the prologue to romeo and juliet be?

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.